What is this perennial flower called (I don't have pic...)?

OK, it's a pretty tall bush-like structure (3 ft or so) and it's flowers are big white pom-pom looking flower balls... Very small petals (like lilacs), but in a circle shape.



I'm trying to find out how to cut it back for fall. I couldn't find any pictures online, so can you at least give me the name, if not a gardening website with instructions? Thanks!!

What is this perennial flower called (I don't have pic...)?
it's a hydrangea....DO NOT CUT BACK. They bloom on second year growth and so you want to leave any stems that did not bloom this year so they will bloom next. I only remove stems ( canes ) once they turn brown and dry.
Reply:I think my ma' calles them calla lilies, if there the ones i'm thinking off... heres a pic



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Reply:Snowball? Hydrangea? White lilac? Does it have fragrance?
Reply:Pee Gee Hydrangia, just leave the blossoms on they will turn pink and then turn brown and look striking during the winter and next spring you can trim away.
Reply:you may be growing illegal opium poppies
Reply:Hi:

Is it a perennial flower or some type of shrub? Hydrangeas have large balls of tiny flowers on it. It will depend on what type of plant it is on how are you trim it back. I recommend to my clients if it is a large flower over eighteen inches go ahead and cut it back. I am not sure what climatic zone you live in but if your ground freezes, go ahead and put some mulch around it to protect from the harsh winter.



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If you would like any further help, please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to help you. Good luck and I would say go ahead and prune it back and get the perennial ready for the winter. Have a great day!

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Reply:Sounds like an Oakleaf Hydrangea:

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/4942...
Reply:I have that one, it's a hydrangea ,not like the common mop-head ones the flowers are daintier but can get really big.Nice showy plant and pretty indestructible luckily.Cut it back hard now leaving 6 to 9 inch stems.New stems sprout out at the bottom too and are easily transplanted,I have loads now.



This is what the flowers on mine look like.

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Reply:Sounds like a hydreangea to me. I love hydreangea!

http://www.usna.usda.gov/Gardens/faqs/hy...